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116. Well,

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 03:54 PM

Feb 12

as President, Trump has been given permission from his Supreme Court to have his enemies killed.

And, those doing the killing for him, would be guaranteed pardons.

If Trump was no longer president, his feckless fucked up followers would be subject to the laws of the United States without the
promise of pardons.

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Republican Senators fear for their lives.. [View all] kentuck Feb 11 OP

Bleep that. Falconry Feb 11 #1

Of course if they step aside ITAL Feb 11 #5

What does it matter, THEY are not doing what their constituents voted for. Bluethroughu Feb 11 #57

If they're Republicans they probably are ITAL Feb 11 #58

They are doing exactly what their constituents voted for. Mariana Feb 12 #93

Republicans have abandoned... returnee Feb 11 #6

This seems to be the very sad sickening truth😖 arthritisR_US Feb 11 #39

Fuck JoseBalow Feb 11 #28

Maybe they Cherokee100 Feb 12 #114

If SS goes, there will be thousands of MAGAts going full Nicaraguan Death Squad on those who allowed it. TheBlackAdder Feb 14 #119

Hey Hey Hey gab13by13 Feb 11 #2

"..like getting in the mob" kentuck Feb 11 #4

"Married to the Mob" Ars Longa Feb 11 #34

The Stormy Daniels Experience Kid Berwyn Feb 11 #3

Stormy has more courage in her little finger than these rich entitled US senators have. Irish_Dem Feb 11 #17

So does his niece. Nt spooky3 Feb 11 #53

Yes. Irish_Dem Feb 11 #54

$$$$ Bodyguards!! ? usaf-vet Feb 12 #90

$$$$ Bodyguards!! ? usaf-vet Feb 12 #89

And threatening to homegirl Feb 11 #68

Primary them? Nazis vote for Nazis, why would they vote for anybody else? dem4decades Feb 12 #102

If I recall correctly it was Gillibrand. c-rational Feb 11 #7

What she did to Franken still makes me furious. rzemanfl Feb 11 #67

Agree! nt drmeow Feb 11 #77

Me, too. 3catwoman3 Feb 12 #105

Bullet Proof Jacket, Bullet Proof Baseball Cap Oneear Feb 11 #8

Kirsten Gillibrand LuvLoogie Feb 11 #9

Great point about AOC, and other reps speaking out. halobeam Feb 11 #35

Came here to say this. intheflow Feb 12 #99

They let this happen to themselves and families for the last decade. FloridaBlues Feb 11 #10

Bullshit ibegurpard Feb 11 #11

I agree Rebl2 Feb 12 #107

They can resign their jobs at any time. milestogo Feb 11 #12

What and give up $174,000/year with the chances of leaving a millionaire. They are not only cowards they are greedy! usaf-vet Feb 12 #91

Washington is a town with many 8 story buildings DFW Feb 11 #13

cowards RJ-MacReady Feb 11 #14

If one is afraid, one should not be in public office Pris Feb 11 #15

Let's get this straight: fearing for your life & that of your family is not normal in a democracy Hekate Feb 12 #83

They created the monster they are now afraid of. (Or pretend to be afraid.) Irish_Dem Feb 11 #16

There isn't a full spine to be found anywhere in the GOP. City Lights Feb 11 #18

It is far more likely that they are willing accomplices. dalton99a Feb 11 #19

agreed, some just are that same evil way... and then, maybe even because like Putin's compromat halobeam Feb 11 #37

He's a crime syndicate thug. moondust Feb 11 #20

Afriad of what MIGHT happen... lame54 Feb 11 #21

Republicans apparently believe madamesilverspurs Feb 11 #22

They're afraid..what about us, their constituents? People at work, school, at home being forced into detention Deuxcents Feb 11 #23

They are in fear of Trump and his MAGA terrorists because B.See Feb 11 #24

Luigi Mangione wasn't a Republican. Phoenix61 Feb 11 #25

Too bad McCain isn't still alive to shame his colleagues andym Feb 11 #26

Understood. With that.. as well as anyone who isn't here anylonger... halobeam Feb 11 #43

The obvious solution is to resign from Congress "for health reasons" ... eppur_se_muova Feb 11 #27

That works to the extent that their state would not automatically replace them with an appointed Republican. thesquanderer Feb 12 #87

I assume only that they're interested in protecting themselves, not anyone or anything else. eppur_se_muova Feb 12 #117

Only the willfully ignorant would not have seen this coming BoRaGard Feb 11 #29

So, they are sacrificing ours. Sneederbunk Feb 11 #30

This! bronxiteforever Feb 11 #40

To some extent, a Psy-Op with the call coming from inside the house. John1956PA Feb 11 #31

The rest of us are afraid for our lives and our freedoms. No tears for them. efhmc Feb 11 #32

Maybe they should have voted to convict then Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 11 #33

Only Republicans? I find that hard to believe. malthaussen Feb 11 #36

#1. Secret correspondence..... Escape Feb 11 #38

I kinda doubt they'd be that focused on the greater good. calimary Feb 11 #71

And if removed, do you think Trump would hesitate to send his followers after those who he felt had betrayed him? thesquanderer Feb 12 #88

Well, Escape Feb 12 #116

There are no more guard rails Demovictory9 Feb 11 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author Demovictory9 Feb 11 #42

I don't care. We're all afraid. Get security & do the right thing. Joinfortmill Feb 11 #44

Lots of people fear for their lives. Demobrat Feb 11 #45

Boo Hoo....they chose this Bettie Feb 11 #46

Too bad they don't have the guts to take a collective stand Sweet Freedom Feb 11 #47

no surprise. The Orcs have been standing by. Evolve Dammit Feb 11 #48

Reap what you sow SunImp Feb 11 #49

If you're too scared to do your job, RESIGN. Galraedia Feb 11 #50

Kinda got a "mobby" feel...too bad jr isn't like his Dad, RFK maspaha Feb 11 #51

Good. Their fear is probably with good cause, too. Oopsie Daisy Feb 11 #52

They could have voted to expel him after either impeachment but chose not to. Botany Feb 11 #55

I'll repeat the brilliant Ben Franklin Quote Wiz Imp Feb 11 #56

NOW is the time to rise to the occasion... rasputin1952 Feb 11 #59

He said it clearly... bee_peaceful Feb 11 #60

It's past time.., liberalgunwilltravel Feb 11 #61

That's what happens when you let russia take over mucifer Feb 11 #62

Thoughts and prayers. GoYouPackersGo Feb 11 #63

Bullshit. tavernier Feb 11 #64

Well, duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh twodogsbarking Feb 11 #65

So these senators are allowing our country to be run by fear Ohioboy Feb 11 #66

The Trumpisi MOB Family. ... aggiesal Feb 11 #69

Someone needs to step up. If they are harmed oldmanlynn Feb 11 #70

This is such bullshit. BlueTsunami2018 Feb 11 #72

Well there are a bunch of fbi agents looking for jobs. jeffreyi Feb 11 #73

Complete total bullshit. harumph Feb 11 #74

Why? Did someone install a guillotine in the capitol? Autumn Feb 11 #75

Then these Democrats need to publicly say names. It is beyond keeping confidences. Our democracy demands it, and JohnSJ Feb 11 #76

oh fuck them, FUCK THEM Skittles Feb 11 #78

Ugh really? Dem4life1234 Feb 11 #79

FAFO. Congrats to all of the self-serving cowards Ruby the Liberal Feb 12 #80

What the fuck did they expect? Magoo48 Feb 12 #81

Aren't...we....all.....nt Hope22 Feb 12 #82

But most of all they fear being primaried RainCaster Feb 12 #84

They could revert to a secret ballot in the senate to get the right things done. Linda ladeewolf Feb 12 #85

Usually a bad idea because constituents can't hold their representatives accountable for votes they don't know about... thesquanderer Feb 12 #95

Yes in this case Linda ladeewolf Feb 12 #104

When they try to cut SS benifits everyone will want to kill them.. BradBo Feb 12 #86

Many maga Rebl2 Feb 12 #108

Inflation is out of control pfitz59 Feb 12 #92

We have a gangster and a hacker running the government. pandr32 Feb 12 #94

Dems should put some fear into them the_liberal_grandpa Feb 12 #96

What goes around, comes around. Hugin Feb 12 #97

They can grow a pair. None of America's war dead wanted to die. But they went over the top anyway. flashman13 Feb 12 #98

They didn't seem to concerned when democrats were and are receiving treats from MAGA rat's. republianmushroom Feb 12 #100

Rethugs have earned their name. They are lying, corrupt GREEDY cowards! ecstatic Feb 12 #101

Cowards, one and all. Martin68 Feb 12 #103

I remind Tillis of his cowardice at least three times a week. PopArtMonkey Feb 12 #106

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Feb 14 #118

They had a chance to remove him from office for blantant insurrection. SCROTUS too! GreenWave Feb 12 #109

Elected congressional rethugs are vassals of their toad god king. Despicable. Texin Feb 12 #110

Make it public and still vote to stop this Meowmee Feb 12 #111

What a lame excuse Progressive dog Feb 12 #112

Just imagine if that was a military member tinymontgomery Feb 12 #113

Total Bullshit! blueknight73 Feb 12 #115